This paper presents comparisons among three item-selection criteria for the sequential probability ratio test. The criteria were compared in terms of their efficiency in selecting items, as indicated by average test length and the percentage of correct decisions. The item-selection criteria applied in this study were the Fisher information…

The purpose of this book is to set forth the elements of English grammar in their relation to thought and the expression of thought. This object has been the guiding principle in the selection of material, in the treatment of forms and constructions, and in the fashioning of the very numerous illustrative exercises. The Introduction explains in…

A study was undertaken to classify mechanically a document collection using the free-language words in titles and abstracts of physics research papers. Using a clustering algorithm, results were obtained which closely duplicated clusters obtained by previous experiments with citations. A brief comparison is made with a traditional manual…

Those who have faith in behavioral objectives are overlooking some very serious problems resulting from such faith. (Authors/CB)

Author examines educational television programming and suggests catagorizing programs by purpose instead of type. (HB)

A system of classifying and categorizing simulations and games is established as a guide for the beginner and provides a framework of procedures to help choose appropriate activities. (Author/KM)

Recent developments in and theories of classification techniques are reviewed, especially the work of the Classification Research Group. (44 references) (SM)

Author entry as main entry is derived from traditions that are no longer valid when the identical entry can appear under different headings or is used in computerized systems. Title entry as unit entry eliminates the unnecessary choice of a main entry and prevents problems of identification in computerized systems. (6 references) (Author/SJ)

A Questioning Analysis Scheme is presented to assist educators in determining not only the kinds of questions being posed in specific settings but also the cluster of teacher and student activity which follows the questioning, as well as the instructional payoffs as manifested through student responding. (Author)

Listed are 17 school related experiences which are said to contain clues to giftedness. (GW)

In reference to Johns. Clausen's article, Quo Vadis, AAMD?,'' appearing in the same journal, the author generally agrees with Clausen's viewpoints on the classification of mental deficiency. (CB)

Describes training supervisors to help a group to an awareness of how their capacity to cooperate effectively is the principal limitation on their performance. (Author)